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Is the meme-stock frenzy over already? Possibly, say experts.
Also, Best New Ideas in Money is back, Walmart had blowout earnings and AI is still buzzy.MarketWatch - Business -
As Teen Employee Numbers Rise, So Do Risks of Harassment on the Job
The throng of Gen Z youth new to the workplace face increased risks of sexual harassment at work--a crime officials and prosecutors are warning employers to address.Inc. - Business -
Will I forfeit my 401(k) if I leave my job in fewer than five years?
Workplace retirement plans may have a vesting schedule. Here’s how it works.MarketWatch - Business -
Kevin Spacey says he has 'so much to offer' after Hollywood pals demand his comeback
Kevin Spacey said in a recent interview he is 'grateful' for actors including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson who demanded his comeback in recent interviews.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
GameStop Stock Slides on Plans for Share Sale, Weak Revenue
Shares of the videogame maker declined 25% after it said it plans to sell up to 45 million shares. GameStop has 306 million shares outstanding.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Latest | Israel says it will send more troops to Rafah, as fighting also rages in Gaza's north
Israel’s defense minister says the military will send more troops into Rafah, a city along Gaza’s southern border with Egypt, as fighting also rages in northern Gaza, where Hamas has regroupedABC News - World - Israel -
German Bunds Seen More Attractive Than U.S. Treasurys in Near Term
German Bunds look to offer more value versus Treasurys during the countdown to ECB interest-rate cuts, but major rallies in Bunds are unlikely, Societe Generale said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
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Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
Colleges, police blame 'outside agitators' for campus protests. Experts say it's not so simple
As the dust settles and the number of pro-Palestinian student encampments dwindle, claims of “outside agitators” among the protesters are being put under the microscope as colleges say those unaffiliated with them caused most of the trouble, an ...The Hill - Politics -
Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.CBS News - Top stories -
Man charged with murder in suspicious deaths of 3 women in 'complex' case: DA
Oregon authorities have identified and charged a suspect in the 2023 deaths of three women -- Charity Lynn Perry, 24, Bridget Leanne Webster, 31, and Joanna Speaks, 32.ABC News - Top stories -
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CURO Group Says Bankruptcy Court Confirms Reorganization Plan
CURO Group Holdings said Friday that its reorganization plan was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cramer says these 10 stocks helped the Dow briefly crack 40,000
CNBC's Jim Cramer listed ten stocks that helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly top 40,000 on Thursday, a new high for the index.CNBC - Business -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Microsoft offers staff to relocate from China
Offer comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over sensitive technologyFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire: 'I feel proud to have this age and still compete'
The 39-year-old is under contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr until 2025CBS Sports - Sports -
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attack
French Interior Ministry says police have shot and killed an armed suspect who appeared to be planning synagogue attackABC News - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow says West ‘playing with fire’ over Ukraine
The country’s foreign ministry said the supply of long range weapons to Ukraine by the UK and US had led to an escalation in the conflict. A long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
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Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan comment period is ending. Here’s what people are saying.
Many commenters are urging the Biden administration to move forward with its mass student-loan forgiveness plan.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
DuPont stock hits new high after an analyst's upgrade — why we're not buyers here
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
GameStop shares fall 20% after it files to sell additional stock, says first quarter sales dropped
GameStop said it plans to sell securities and reported preliminary results that showed a drop in first-quarter sales.CNBC - Business -
Bet on the middle class and M&A with these stocks as Dow nears 40,000, says value manager
Ariel Investments’ vice chairman Charlie Bobrinskoy tells CNBC that as the Dow nears 40,000, there are bargains to be found in the value space.MarketWatch - Business -
Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer
The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for.BBC News - Top stories -
‘I realised my tuition money was blood money,’ say Edinburgh hunger strikers
Activists demand university divests from Alphabet and Amazon over GazaFinancial Times - World -
Raskin presses insurers, PBMs on free contraception coverage
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee wants to know how the country’s top health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers plan to make it easier for people to access contraception for free. In letters sent Thursday ...The Hill - Politics -
Are free dating apps worth your time?
Thinking of trying out online dating? Here's a breakdown on whether or not dating apps are worth your time.CBS News - Top stories -
Free Speech Becomes a New Battleground in Abortion Litigation
The First Amendment looms large in lower court cases that may find their way to the Supreme Court.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
'Pax Economica' Review: When Free Trade Was Progressive
Early opponents of trade tariffs wanted economic policy to back a radical vision for world peace.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Breads to Buy Now
Too often, a bread with no gluten makes a sandwich without integrity. Among the many options available today, we found the slices that can actually cut it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harris accepts CBS News VP debate offer, Trump campaign yet to respond
The Biden-Harris campaign has accepted an invitation by CBS News to participate in a vice presidential debate. The Trump campaign hasn't responded to the network's offer yet. CBS News last hosted a vice presidential debate in 2016.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Cam Newton offers advice to Chiefs' Rashee Rice: 'You got family to take care of'
Rice is currently dealing with multiple legal issues that could lead to a lengthy suspensionCBS Sports - Sports -
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk offers something never before seen in boxing
Mark Kriegel looks at the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight and its historical significance.ESPN - Sports - Boxing -
The top RBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Sports